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This soothing bedtime story explains how ten different marine mammals-animals that live in water but breathe air-sleep in the ocean. Based on up-to-date scientific research, the brief portraits are explained in simple, poetic language. Water Beds invites children to drift into sleep on gentle waves of imagination. The "For Creative Minds" educational section includes fun facts about marine mammal adaptations, and a "Design Your Own Marine Mammal" craft. For children ages 2 to 8. Additional Teaching Activities and Interactive Quizzes are available on Sylvan Dell Publishing's website. 2007 Learning Magazine Teachers' Choice Award recipient 2005 Moms' Choice Award recipient 2005 SIBA Book Award short list finalist 2005 ForeWord Magazine Book of the Year Award finalist "A wonderful bedtime story, perfect for inspiring dreams on the beauty of the oceans." -Brad Andrews, Corporate Vice President for Zoological Operations, SeaWorld Adventure Parks Also discover the sequel to Water Beds--"River Beds: Sleeping in the World's Rivers".